To Drive
August 25, 2008
So, after 2 weeks in a splint followed by 2 in a hard cast i am in my boot now. Oh what a feeling! Due to the need for me to make some money (bills and such) I have decided to drive. I am extra carefull and use my left to brake. I take the boot off and put a sandal on to drive. I try to bend more at the knee than use my ankle and pronate. Hopefully I am not doing any damage. Any thoughts?
August 25th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
Coach~
I’ve been driving since week 1. I had to go buy a cheap Ford Taurus because both of my cars are 5spd. I just use my left foot for everything and rest my right off to the side. You should be fine, just drive safe and avoid the possibility of a “panic brake”. That would probably hurt. It’s bad enough we all can’t do anyhting else, at least we can drive and get to work so have somewhat of a normal life.
Matt
August 25th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
I haven’t tried the all left foot approach. I have an automatic but my last car was a manual. I do miss it. I may give the all left a go tonight. Appreciate the advice!
August 25th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
It’s a little wierd at first but you get the hang of it pretty quick. Good luck to you!!
August 27th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
I drove lefty pretty much after week 2 or so, just pulled my bad foot up towards me.
I went slow and tried not to hit anyone.
If you do youre screwed.